****The Official Western University Class of 2017 Interview/Acceptance Thread***

Hey,ddsmission and alllsmiles, Can I ask when was your interview date if you don mind.
 
I interviewed 9/29/12... and the call was from Dr. Andrews... so excited!
 
congrats!
The phone call I wish I had too...
 
Is that it for this round then? Or are they calling all week?
 
I hope there are more calls through this week since I havent got it yet!!! Hahahaha!!!!
I really want it too!!!! Good luck guys!!!
 
jexxx007 said:
I hope there are more calls through this week since I havent got it yet!!! Hahahaha!!!!
I really want it too!!!! Good luck guys!!!
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I actually just got a call this morning around 9:30! Don't give up just yet, I feel like they're still making calls through this week.
 
Congrats!
This is my third year that I am applying. I had to overcome so many obstacles and go through so many things to get here! I have a very high GPA, high DAT score, research experience, and more than 1000 hours of volunteer work and dental shadowing experience! Also, I believe my interviews are good too. I wish there was a way that we could get some feedback so we could improve our application. This is like driving in dark! I really appreciate if anyone can advise me
Hope they call me tomorrow too!
 
Got a call!! my interview was feb. 2!!! congrats everyone!!
 
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Congrats to all.

Have they touched the alternate list yet?
 
KyoPhan said:
Congrats to all.

Have they touched the alternate list yet?
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Yes! I interviewed end of September, was put on the alternate list end of January, and finally got my acceptance call Feb. 12. Hope that helps!
 
Ricasaurus said:
Yes! I interviewed end of September, was put on the alternate list end of January, and finally got my acceptance call Feb. 12. Hope that helps!
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Congrats. Thanks for the info.
 
I was also accepted from the alternate list! I interviewed in mid-October, was put on the alternate list at the beginning of January, and received an acceptance on February 13!
 
Received alternate letter in the mail today. Interviewed Jan 11. Here's to the sit and wait game :corny:
 
Ricasaurus said:
Yes! I interviewed end of September, was put on the alternate list end of January, and finally got my acceptance call Feb. 12. Hope that helps!
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Do you mind me asking what your DAT/GPA was around? I am also on the alternate list and I interviewed in November.

I'm praying every day to get that phone call :xf:
 
Sasha143 said:
Do you mind me asking what your DAT/GPA was around? I am also on the alternate list and I interviewed in November.

I'm praying every day to get that phone call :xf:
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Sure,
GPA:3.0
AA:20
TS:19
PAT:30

It's kind of....all over the place? A lot of people here have much higher stats than me so just keep positive and good luck :]
 
Anyone interviewing feb 23? What are my chances? -_- I feel so mentally exhausted.
:boom: +pity+
 
b0b0 said:
Anyone interviewing feb 23? What are my chances? -_- I feel so mentally exhausted.
:boom: +pity+
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Wondering this too..I interviewed recently and wondering what my chances were at this point. We seem to be on the same boat, bobo. Still waiting on NYU too.....:bang: Let me know when you hear back!
 
RHarrow said:
Wondering this too..I interviewed recently and wondering what my chances were at this point. We seem to be on the same boat, bobo. Still waiting on NYU too.....:bang: Let me know when you hear back!
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And I am in the same boat with you two as well. I have been sick the past 3 days so staying home in bed has given me a lot of time to think and I think it's making me more nervous/anxious/depressed. I hope we all get the acceptance call soon. This waiting game is killing me...

Some words of encouragement.... My friend is a D2 at Western and she interviewed in January and got on the alternate list. When we were in finals week (May) she got a call that she was in!

I also spoke to admissions when I went down there and they said every year it's different, last year the alternate list barely budged and the year before they flew through it. They also said the most movement in the alternate list is during March/April because that is when AADSAS goes through to see who has deposits in for multiple schools.

AND when I went to Western I hung out with my D2 friend and she introduced me to many people that were different years (D1-D3) and I'd say 90% of the people I met said they were also on the waitlist!

So b0b0, RHarrow, myself and all the other hopefuls out there... WE STILL HAVE HOPE! I am thinking of plan B and C as I am waiting for their call---in case I don't get it...
 
b0b0 said:
Anyone interviewing feb 23? What are my chances? -_- I feel so mentally exhausted.
:boom: +pity+
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I'm interviewing tomorrow too, early morning. I already interviewed at UCSF and didn't get in 🙂() so I'm extra nervous. Still waiting to hear from a couple others...
Anyone have any idea of the format of the interview?
 
Sasha- Thanks for that, hope we hear something good soon! Let me know if you hear anything

janzen- When I had my interview, you arrive/check-in with your admissions coordinator and they give you a name badge with a group number (some groups interview before the tour, others after). You mingle around with other interviewees until the day starts with a presentation. After the presentation, I had my interview right away and it was with 1 faculty and 1 D4. The questions asked were to be expected, so nothing really to worry about. After the interview you have a tour and a lunch/Q&A with current dental students. Good luck!
 
RHarrow - Thank you! That's encouraging to hear.

Does anyone know the parking situation on campus? Some places I've interviewed have given me a free parking pass ahead of time and others have made me pay a steep $30-50 for the day...

In the interview invite email, they said something about an interviewee web page with more details but I've never been able to find it.
 
janzendds said:
RHarrow - Thank you! That's encouraging to hear.

Does anyone know the parking situation on campus? Some places I've interviewed have given me a free parking pass ahead of time and others have made me pay a steep $30-50 for the day...

In the interview invite email, they said something about an interviewee web page with more details but I've never been able to find it.
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Here it is: http://prospective.westernu.edu/dentistry/interview/
 
Hey guys,

I know there have been lots of questions about what our clinic is like. Here is a short video one of the D4s made that might answer a few of those questions. I think they might be showing this at interviews now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtuzc3hlrSk

P.S. There is still hope. I interviewed on February 25th of last year and was accepted the following week. Hang in there 😉

B.A. History
cGPA: 2.96 :horns:
sGPA: 3.7
DAT: 20AA/19TS/22PAT

P.S.S. I don't get on here much anymore as I'm a D1 (You'll understand when you get here), so don't hate me +pissed+ if I don't get back to you for a while.
 
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So, any news? I believe they will start making phone calls soon enough.
 
(first post) Hey guys, I interviewed the 23rd in the morning. I haven't heard anything yet. Let us all know if anyone hears anything.
 
Anyone got any news from Western? What's goin on? I'm still waiting for the "call."
 
Has anyone called to see if the class is full? I called but no one picked up, I think I called during lunch hours.

*I spoke to Vanessa and she said most of the class is already full, and the committee has not met yet to discuss the next round of acceptances. Looks like we will have to wait a little bit longer 🙁
 
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My 1st deposit was due last Wednesday. They should be calling again soon.
 
Hey guys! Congrats on all of your acceptances 🙂. I'm planning to apply for the 2018 cycle and I just had a quick question: how seriously is this public speaking requirement taken? Did any of you all not take it? I was an English major in undergrad so I have a fair amount of humanities credits in addition to the sciences, but will my application not be looked at if I don't go back and pay to take a public speaking course? Thanks in advance for the input, and again, congrats! Hope to be in your shoes a year from now 😳
 
Public speaking requirement for Western? Where did you hear this from? I've read their admissions requirements online and did not see anything regarding public speaking. Is this a new requirement for next year??

Edit: just realized you are pre-vet, you should repost in the pre vet forums 🙂
 
Oh god, so sorry! I thought I was in the vet forums, my bad! Too much biochem clearly; congrats anyway!
 
Guys, just got an email that informs the class is currently full and the committee will make decisions after April 15th which is second deposit deadline. So sad....
See you guys after April 15th, and good luck guys!!!
 
jexxx007 said:
Guys, just got an email that informs the class is currently full and the committee will make decisions after April 15th which is second deposit deadline. So sad....
See you guys after April 15th, and good luck guys!!!
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I got it as well. Sad day 🙁
 
jexxx007 said:
Guys, just got an email that informs the class is currently full and the committee will make decisions after April 15th which is second deposit deadline. So sad....
See you guys after April 15th, and good luck guys!!!
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Unf. I didn't get an email... Interviewed 2/23. Silent rejection? :cry:
 
I interviewed 2/23 as well and did not receive an email... Has anyone that interviewed 2/23 heard anything besides that email?
 
brinsean said:
When did you interview?
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I know she interviewed way before 2/23. I believe she went for the interview at the same date as I did (9/29/12). We are both in the alternate list. I believe, that email was directed to those in the waitlist.

It seems like they already made acceptance phone calls to those interviewed on 2/23 and thus the "full class" (Please correct me if I am wrong). Plus, they did not give us any update until recently, so yeah... that could be the reason. In the previous waves, those who did not get the call, heard from them through snail mail. If it's the same thing for this wave, then you are either in the alternate list or you are rejected. However, again.... this is just what I think... please take this with a grain of salt.

Hope this help.
 
Also, Jexxx is on the alternate list too.
 
Anyone from feb 23 heard anything yet? Impatiently waiting :/
 
b0b0 said:
Anyone from feb 23 heard anything yet? Impatiently waiting :/
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I haven't heard anything.. I keep looking for this email that the class is full and to wait until April but I didn't receive that either... Not sure what's going on at this point.
 
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